From Learning Program Boston:
Registration is now open for our 2015-2016 Early Education workshop series. Held on Wednesday evenings at the MDSC’s Burlington offices, this six-part series is for families of kids with Down syndrome (DS) between the ages of 3-5 years who are just beginning to show an interest in letters and numbers. Please see below for more information.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cyfsbpz6tudq0s5/EE%20Flyer%202015.pdf?dl=0
From Where Hope Grows:
The movie, WHERE HOPE GROWS, is an inspiring story about an unexpected friendship. Staring David DeSanctis who plays a young man with Down syndrome. The DVD comes out August 25, 2015 – for more information and to purchase the DVD, check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/WhereHopeGrows?fref=ts
By Steve Smith | Benchmark Reporter:
Madeline Stuart, an Australian model with Down syndrome will be changing the fashion industry soon when she walks the ramp at the most prestigious event of the fashion world this September.
This 18 year old model went viral through social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. She managed to captivate the world with her beauty & relaxing smile.
From Learning Program Boston:
We’re pleased to share that we have received a grant from the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) to support the Learning Program as we enter our 2015-2016 academic year. Their continued support helps make tuition affordable and allows us to provide scholarships to families in need. Thank you, MDSC!
www.mdsc.org
From USAToday.com
Young Dodgers slugger Joc Pederson knocked Albert Pujols out of the revamped Home Run Derby last night with a thrilling 12-11 win, but the best moment of their matchup — and the entire derby — didn’t come at the plate.
From AMC Theatres | Partnership with Autism Society
We Bring AMC Sensory Friendly Films to Families Affected by Autism on a Monthly Basis to Select Communities.
The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!
https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
From Down Syndrome Education International | Register for Free Webinar
This online event discusses the development of number skills for children with Down syndrome and introduces DSE’s new See and Learn Numbers apps and resources. See and Learn Numbers is the latest addition to DSE’s teaching resources for children with Down syndrome.
Most children with Down syndrome find learning about numbers a particular challenge. Basic number skills are important in everyday life, yet surveys suggest that many teenagers and adults with Down syndrome are unable to work out the correct change when using money or calculate using numbers up to 100.
http://www.dseinternational.org/en-us/events/see-and-learn-numbers/?tz=america-new-york
From abcnews.go.com
Just in time for Father’s Day, a new video celebrates the dads of kids with Down syndrome — and the mutual love between parent and child.
The video was created by the Jerome Lejeune Foundation, a research and advocacy group that last year released the viral hit, “Dear Future Mom.” This year, the group decided to focus on dads.
From Susan M. Brefach, Ed. D. | Making School Work For Your Child
I can hear the sighs of relief everywhere as the school year winds to a close. Parents are exhausted from a year of vigilance and practice, driving and waiting. Teachers have given everything they have to their classes, and hope they are ready to move on. Advocates and psychologists like myself are looking forward to a break from leaving the house at 5:30 AM to be at a 7 AM school observation, or from multiple school meetings in a single day, plus a stack of IEPs to analyze at night.
And the kids…your kids are counting the hours to what they see as “freedom”—time off, fewer tasks to complete, no spelling lists or math tests, no book reports and sitting still for hours. You can’t really blame them. They’ve been putting out energy since September.
http://www.susanbrefach.com/blog/help-children-avoid-regression-over-summer/
From FOX25 Boston
Watch FOX25’s Heather Hegedus at the Down Syndrome Awareness Day held by Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) at the Massachusetts State House on June 4, 2015.
Learn more about how you can help lobby for critical funding and policies priorities for people with disabilities.